Your roof is one of the most crucial aspects of your house. A good roof will protect your home from the wind and rain while a bad roof will leak and potentially damage what is inside. This is why it is important to do your roof repairs and installations the right way. The best way to do this is to call a trusted roof service to do the job for you. However, if you decide to attempt the job on your own, there are a few preventable mistakes to avoid.
The first mistake is using shingles on low slope roofing. This is not ideal because shingles are designed to have water run off of them at an angle. If they are relatively flat, the water can pool and cause issues.
Another preventable mistake is having hanging over the side either not enough or too much. Either extreme can cause issues down the line. Ideally, you want your shingles to hang off the roof by half an inch.
Lastly, make sure to read the instructions that come on the shingle packaging. These instructions will provide you with specific installation instructions that will be helpful.
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